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Vocabulary in Context Passages and Questions

Generate a reading passage that uses your target vocabulary, plus comprehension questions, so students meet each word in real text instead of a definition list.

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Sample lesson: Life in a pond · Grades 2–3

Level 2 (Grades 2–3): short, simple sentences.

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True / False
2
Multiple Choice
2
Fill in the Blank
2
Short Answer
0
Definition Match
2
Fill in the Blank
2
Multiple Choice
0
Short Answer
0

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Why teachers use vocabulary in context passages

The same vocabulary list, in a passage your students can actually read — with questions attached.

Target words in real text

Every word on your list appears in a passage students actually read, which is where vocabulary sticks.

Passage plus comprehension questions

Each passage comes with questions that check both understanding and the target words in use.

Prints as a clean reading sheet

One or two pages with readable type, spacing, and name and date lines already in place.

No more writing passages by hand

What used to take an evening of writing is ready before your next class.

How it works

Three steps, about a minute.

1

Add your target words

Paste a word list, upload a document, or generate words from your current unit.

2

Set the reading level

Choose the level and length so the passage fits the group you're teaching.

3

Print the passage and questions

Print both pages with the answer key, or save the set to your library.

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